Note This procedure tests the west side of hub nodes first, then the east side. If you are testing a terminal node, apply instructions for the west side of the hub node to the terminal side (east or west) of the terminal node.

Step 1 If you have installed and verified the TXP_MR-2.5G cards, continue with Step 3. If you have not installed the TXP cards, verify that you have TXP_MR_2.5G cards for every wavelength that you will test. Table 4-1 lists the TXP_MR_2.5G part numbers and wavelengths.

Step 5 Click the Admin State column for the trunk port and choose OOS,Disable (ANSI) or Unlocked,disable (ETSI) from the drop-down list.

Step 6 Click Apply, then click Yes.

Step 7 Click the Provisioning > Card subtabs.

Step 8 In the Wavelength field, choose the first wavelength required by the acceptance test.

Step 9 Click Apply.

Step 10 Click the Provisioning > Line > [Service Type] subtabs.

Step 11 Click the Admin State column for the trunk port and choose OOS,Maintenance (ANSI) or Unlocked,Maintenance (ETSI) from the drop-down list.

Step 12 Click Apply, then click Yes.

Step 13 Connect a power meter to the DWDM TX port. Verify that the output power falls within -4.5 dBm and 1 dBm. If it does not fall within this range, replace the card or contact your next level of support.

Note This procedure creates an optical loopback on the OPT-BST line. An optical signal is sent from the 32WSS input (add) to the OPT-BST common RX and back out the OPT-BST TX line. The OPT-BST line receives the looped signal from the OPT-BST TX. It then passes the signal to the OPT-BST common TX and into the OPT-PRE common RX. The OPT-PRE sends the signal to the 32DMX. The optical signal from the tunable laser or TXP_MR_2.5G must pass successfully through the 32WSS and out the 32DMX.

Note If OSC terminations are created, an OSC channel alarm will appear.

Step 4 In node view, click the Provisioning > WDM-ANS > Port Status tabs. Verify that all statuses under Link Status are listed as Success - Changed, Success - Unchanged, or Not Applicable. If any are not, or if errors (indicated in red) appear, delete the OSC channels and complete the "NTP-G37 Run Automatic Node Setup" procedure on page 3-73. Provision the OSC channels when complete.

Step 5 Create a physical loopback on the OPT-BST or OCSM or OSC-CSM amplifier by using a patch cord with 10-dB bulk attenuators to connect the LINE TX port to the LINE RX port.

Note An "SDCC Termination Failure" alarm will appear due to the OSC signal loopback. This is observed as an alarm on Port 1 of the OSCM or OSC-CSM card.

Step 6 Wait 90 seconds, then verify that the OSC link is active on the west Optical Service Channel Module (OSCM) or Optical Service Channel and Combiner/Separator Module (OSC-CSM) by observing whether or not the LOS alarm on the OSCM or OSC-CSM and the OPT-BST card (if present) clears. (The OSC Termination must already be provisioned. If not, complete the "NTP-G38 Provision OSC Terminations and Ring ID" procedure on page 3-74.)

Step 7 If you are using a tunable laser, follow the manufacturer's instructions to complete the following steps. If you are using a TXP_MR_2.5G card, continue with Step 8.

a. Set the output power to a nominal value, such as -3 dBm.

b. Set the tuner to the wavelength you will test, then continue with Step 9.

Step 12 Click the Admin State table cell for the Add port carrying the tested wavelength, then choose OOS,MT (for ANSI) or Locked,maintenance (ETSI) from the drop-down list. For example, if the tested wavelength is 1530.33 (shown as 1530.3), you would click the Port 1 Admin State field and choose OOS,MT or Locked,maintenance from the drop-down list.

Step 13 Change the Admin State of the pass-through (PT) port corresponding to the port in Step 8 to OOS,MT (ANSI) or Locked,maintenance (ETSI). For example, if the tested wavelength is 1530.33 (shown as 1530.3), you would click the Port 33 Admin State field and choose OOS,MT or Locked,maintenance from the drop-down list. Refer to Table 4-2, if needed.Click the Provisioning > Optical Chn Optical Connector [n] > Parameters tabs, where n = the optical connector number that carries the wavelength under test.

Step 14 Click Apply, then click Yes.

Step 15 Click the Maintenance tab.

Step 16 For Channel #1, change Operating Mode to Add Drop.

Step 17 Click Apply, then click Yes.

Step 18 Click the Provisioning > Optical Chn > Parameters tabs.

Step 19 Verify that the actual power coming from the tunable laser or TXP-MR-2.5G card shown under the Power column is equal to the specified VOA Power Ref power shown in the same row.

Step 20 Click the Optical Line tab.

Step 21 Verify that the TX COM port (#67) has the same power as the VOA Power Ref set point in Step19. This verifies that the optical signal is traveling correctly through the WSS card.

Step 22 Verify that the Port 1 power level reaches the provisioned VOA Power Ref setpoint.

NTP-G43 Perform the ROADM Node Acceptance Test

Purpose

The ROADM node acceptance test verifies that the node is operating properly before you connect it to the network. The test verifies that each add/drop and pass-through port on the 32WSS and 32DMX card operates properly and verifies the operation of the amplifiers. The test also checks the power levels at each transmit and receive port to ensure that power loss in the cabling is within tolerance.

Note Because the node is isolated and no line-side fibers are connected during the test, the power levels going into the line-side components will not be the same as a real network setup. Therefore, if the ROADM shelf does not contain OPT-BST and OPT-PRE amplifiers on both the east and west sides, you must lower the OPT-PRE power thresholds so it turns on properly. At the end of the test, you will run automatic node setup to configure the node with the correct parameters for the network acceptance test.

Step 1 Make a copy of Table 4-2 and place it in a convenient location for reference throughout this procedure. The table shows the 32WSS ports and wavelengths assigned to them. The 32 wavelengths are divided among four physical MPO connectors on the 32WSS card. Each MPO connector is assigned eight wavelengths. In CTC, the MPO connector appears in the card view Provisioning > Optical Connector subtab. Each Optical Connector subtab represents an MPO connector. Ports 1 through 32 are the receive (RX) ports; Ports 33 through 64 are the pass-through (PT) ports.

Note The OSC terminations created during node turnup will generate two alarms for each side of the shelf, one for loss of signal on the Optical Booster (OPT-BST) card, and the other an LOS alarm on the OSC_CSM or OSCM card.

Step 5 In node view, click the Provisioning > WDM-ANS > Port Status tabs. Verify that all statuses under Link Status are listed as Success - Changed, Success - Unchanged, or Not Applicable. If any are not, complete the following steps:

Step 8 Click the Admin State table cell for the Add port carrying the tested wavelength, then choose OOS,MT (for ANSI) or Locked,maintenance (ETSI) from the drop-down list. For example, if the tested wavelength is 1530.33 (shown as 1530.3), you would click the Port 1 Admin State field and choose OOS,MT or Locked,maintenance from the drop-down list.

Step 9 Change the Admin State of the pass-through (PT) port corresponding to the port in Step 8 to OOS,MT (ANSI) or Locked,maintenance (ETSI). For example, if the tested wavelength is 1530.33 (shown as 1530.3), you would click the Port 33 Admin State field and choose OOS,MT or Locked,maintenance from the drop-down list. Refer to Table 4-2, if needed.

Step 10 Click Apply, then click Yes to confirm.

Step 11 Repeat Steps 7 through 10 for all wavelengths that you will test.

b. Verify that no equipment failure alarms appear on the node. If alarms appear, investigate and resolve them before continuing. Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide or the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Troubleshooting Guide for procedures.

Stop. You have completed this procedure.

DLP-G310 Verify ROADM Node Pass-Through Channels

Purpose

This procedure verifies the signal flow through a ROADM node for pass-through channels. Configuring a channel pass-through mode means the channel passes through both 32WSS cards. The channel passes through the first 32WSS from the COM RX port to the EXP TX port. In the second 32WSS, the channel goes from the EXP RX port to the COM TX port. The channel is not terminated inside the node.

Note Throughout this task, west refers to Slots 1 through 8, and east refers to Slots 10 through 17.

Step 1 Create a physical loopback on the west OPT-BST or OSC-CSM by connecting the LINE TX port to its LINE RX port. For OPT-BST cards, connect a 10-dB bulk attenuator to the fiber. (OSC-CSM cards do not require attenuation.)

Caution Failure to use proper attenuation may damage equipment.

Step 2 If an OPT-PRE amplifier is installed on the west side (where the physical loopback was created), perform the following steps. If not, continue with Step 3.

d. Type a new value of -30, then press Enter on your computer, then click Apply in the CTC window.

e. If an OPT-PRE is installed on the east side, complete Steps a through d for the east OPT-PRE. If an OPT-PRE is not installed on the east side, continue with Step 3.

Step 3 Wait 2-3 minutes, then in node view click the Alarms tab. Verify that the LOS alarm on the west OSCM or OSC-CSM, and the OPT-BST cards have cleared. The clearing of the LOS alarms indicates the OSC link is active on the west side.

Note An SDCC Termination Failure alarm will continue to appear due to the OSC signal loopback.

Step 4 Display the west 32WSS card in card view.

Step 5 Click the Maintenance tab.

Step 6 For each wavelength that you will test, click the table cell under Operating Mode and choose Pass Through from the drop-down list.

Step 12 Connect the tunable laser transmitter or the TXP_MR_2.5G card DWDM TX port to the east OPT-BST or OSC-CSM LINE RX port. If an east OPT-PRE is installed, insert a 10 dB attenuator on the fiber coming from the TXP_MR_2.5G card.

Caution Failure to use proper attenuation may damage equipment.

Step 13 If an east OPT-PRE card is installed, complete the following steps. If not, continue with Step 14.

a. Display the east OPT-PRE in card view.

b. Click the Provisioning > Optical Line > Parameters tabs.

c. Locate the Power parameter for Port 1. Record the value.

d. Display the east OPT-BST or OSC-CSM in card view.

e. Click the Provisioning > Optical Line > Parameters tabs.

f. Locate the Power value for Port 2 (if an OPT-BST) or Port 3 (if an OSC-CSM). Verify that the value matches the power recorded in Step c, +/- 1.5 dB. If not, use the "NTP-G115 Clean Fiber Connectors" procedure on page 12-22 to clean the fiber connection between the OPT-PRE and OPT-BST or OSC-CSM.

Step 18 Wait approximately 60 seconds, then locate the Power and VOA Power Ref parameters for the tested pass-through port. Verify that the Power value is equal to the VOA Power Ref value, +/- 1.5 dBm.

Step 19 If an OPT-BST is installed on the east side, complete the following steps. If not, continue with Step 20.

Step 20 If an west OPT-PRE card is installed, complete the following steps. If not, continue with Step 14.

a. Display the west OPT-PRE in card view.

b. Click the Provisioning > Optical Line > Parameters tabs.

c. Locate the Power parameter for Port 1. Record the value.

d. Display the west OPT-BST or OSC-CSM in card view.

e. Click the Provisioning > Optical Line > Parameters tabs.

f. Locate the Power value for Port 2 (if an OPT-BST) or Port 3 (if an OSC-CSM). Verify that the value matches the power recorded in Step c, +/- 1.5 dB. If not, use the "NTP-G115 Clean Fiber Connectors" procedure on page 12-22 to clean the fiber connection between the OPT-PRE and OPT-BST or OSC-CSM.

Step 25 Wait approximately 60 seconds, then locate the Power and VOA Power Ref parameters for the tested pass-through port. Verify that the Power value is equal to the VOA Power Ref value, +/- 1.5 dBm. If the power value is not equal to the VOA Power Ref value, +/- 1.5 dBm, check your connections and clean the fibers from the 32WSS to the patch panel and from the patch panel to the TXP card using the "NTP-G115 Clean Fiber Connectors" procedure on page 12-22, then repeat Step 24. If this does not change the power value, consult your next level of support.

Step 26 If an OPT-BST is installed on the east side, complete the following steps. If not, continue with Step 27.

Note Throughout this task, west refers to Slots 1 through 8, and east refers to Slots 10 through 17.

Step 1 In node view, display the Alarms tab.

Step 2 Create a physical loopback on the east OPT-BST or OSC-CSM by connecting the LINE TX port to its LINE RX port. For OPT-BST cards, connect a 10-dB bulk attenuator to the fiber. (OSC-CSM cards do not require attenuation.)

Caution Failure to use proper attenuation may damage equipment.

Step 3 Wait 2-3 minutes, then click the Alarms tab. Verify that the LOS alarm on the east OSCM or OSC-CSM, and the OPT-BST cards have cleared. The clearing of the LOS alarm indicates the OSC link is active on the east side.

Note An SDCC Termination Failure alarm will continue to appear due to the OSC signal loopback.

Step 4 If you are using a tunable laser, follow the manufacturer's instructions to complete the following steps. If you are using a TXP_MR_2.5G card, continue with Step 5.

a. Set the output power to a nominal values, such as -3 dBm.

b. Set the tuner to the wavelength you are testing, then continue with Step 7.

Step 6 If you are using a TXP_MR_2.5G, connect the TX port to a power meter and record the output power.

Step 7 Connect the tunable laser transmitter or the TXP_MR_2.5G card DWDM TX port to the east side fiber patch panel MUX port that corresponds to the east 32WSS card port carrying the tested wavelength.

Step 8 Connect the TXP_MR_2.5G DWDM RX port or the power meter RX port to the east side fiber patch panel DMX port that corresponds to the east 32DMX card port carrying the tested wavelength.

Step 9 Display the east 32WSS in card view.

Step 10 Click the Maintenance tab.

Step 11 For each wavelength that you will test, click the table cell under Operating Mode and choose Add Drop from the drop-down list.

Step 14 Scroll to the right until you see the Power Add parameter. Verify that the Power Add value for the tested port is equal to the output power level of the tunable laser or TXP_MR_2.5G card (measured in Step 6). +/- 1 dBm.

Step 15 Display the east 32DMX card in card view.

Step 16 Click the Provisioning > Optical Chn > Parameters tab. Record the value under the Power parameter for the wavelength under test.

Step 17 Verify that the power value from Step 16 reaches the EastSide.Rx.Power.Add&Drop - Drop Power setpoint +/- 1 dBm. To view this setpoint:

Step 20 Under the Port 2 (Trunk) column, locate the RX Optical Power value. Verify that the value matches the power in Step 16 +/- 2 dBm. If the power values do not match, +/- 2 dBm, remove, clean and replace the cable connecting the TXP_MR_2.5G RX port to the east fiber patch panel DMX port for the tested wavelength. See the "NTP-G115 Clean Fiber Connectors" procedure on page 12-22. Repeat this step. If the power values still do not match, +/- 2 dBm, contact your next level of support.

Step 24 Click the table cell under Operating Mode and choose Not Assigned from the drop-down list for all wavelengths.

Step 25 Click Apply, then click Yes to confirm.

Step 26 Disconnect the tunable laser transmitter or the TXP_MR_2.5G card DWDM TX port from the east side fiber patch panel MUX port that corresponds to the east 32WSS card port carrying the tested wavelength.

Step 27 Disconnect the TXP_MR_2.5G DWDM RX port or the power meter RX port from the east side fiber patch panel DMX port that corresponds to the east 32DMX card port carrying the tested wavelength.

Step 28 Unplug the physical loopback fiber from the line TX and RX in the OPT-BST or OSC-CSM card.

Step 29 Return to your originating procedure.

DLP-G312 Verify the West ROADM Add/Drop Channels

Purpose

This procedure verifies the signal flow through the west side of a ROADM node for add/drop channels.

Note Throughout this task, west refers to Slots 1 through 8, and east refers to Slots 10 through 17.

Step 1 In node view, display the Alarms tab.

Step 2 Create a physical loopback on the west OPT-BST or OSC-CSM by connecting a fiber with 10-dB bulk attenuator from the OPT-BST LINE TX port to its LINE RX port. For OPT-BST cards, connect a 10-dB bulk attenuator to the fiber. (OSC-CSM cards do not require attenuation.)

Caution Failure to use proper attenuation may damage equipment.

Step 3 Wait 90 seconds, then click the Alarms tab. Verify that the LOS alarms on the west OSCM or OSC-CSM, and the OPT-BST cards have cleared. The clearing of the LOS alarms indicates the OSC link is active on the west side.

Note An SDCC Termination Failure alarm will continue to appear due to the OSC signal loopback.

Step 4 If you are using a tunable laser, follow the manufacturer's instructions to complete the following steps. If you are using a TXP_MR_2.5G card, continue with Step 5.

a. Set the output power to a nominal values, such as -3 dBm.

b. Set the tuner to the wavelength you are testing, then continue with Step 7.

Step 6 If you are using a TXP_MR_2.5G, connect the TX port to a power meter and record the output power.

Step 7 Connect the tunable laser transmitter or the TXP_MR_2.5G card DWDM TX port to the west side fiber patch panel MUX port that corresponds to the west 32WSS card port carrying the tested wavelength.

Step 8 Connect the TXP_MR_2.5G DWDM RX port to the west side fiber patch panel DMX port that corresponds to the west 32DMX card port carrying the tested wavelength.

Step 9 Display the west 32WSS in card view.

Step 10 Click the Maintenance tab.

Step 11 For each wavelength that you will test, click the table cell under Operating Mode and choose Add Drop from the drop-down list.

Step 14 Scroll to the right until you see the Power Add parameter. Verify that the Power Add value for the tested port is equal to the output power level of the tunable laser or TXP_MR_2.5G card (measured in Step 6). +/- 1 dBm.

Step 15 Display the west 32DMX card in card view.

Step 16 Click the Provisioning > Optical Chn > Parameters tab. Record the value under the Power parameter for the wavelength under test.

Step 17 Verify that the power value from Step 16 reaches the WestSide.Rx.Power.Add&Drop - Drop Power setpoint +/- 2 dBm. To view this setpoint:

Step 20 Under the Port 2 (Trunk) column, locate the RX Optical Power value. Verify that the value matches the power in Step 16 +/- 2 dBm. If the power values do not match, +/- 2 dBm, remove, clean and replace the cable connecting the TXP_MR_2.5G RX port to the west fiber patch panel DMX port for the tested wavelength. See the "NTP-G115 Clean Fiber Connectors" procedure on page 12-22. Repeat this step. If the power values still do not match, +/- 2 dBm, contact your next level of support.

b. Verify that no equipment (EQPT) alarms appear indicating equipment failure or other hardware problems. If alarms appear, investigate and resolve them before continuing. Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide or the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Troubleshooting Guide for procedures.

Note The OSC terminations created during node turnup will generate two alarms for each side of the shelf, one for loss of signal on the Optical Booster (OPT-BST) card, and the other an LOS alarm on the OSC_CSM or OSCM card.

Step 4 In node view, click the Provisioning > WDM-ANS > Port Status tabs. Verify that all statuses under Link Status are Success - Changed, Success - Unchanged, or Not Applicable. If any are not, complete the following steps:

Step 5 From your Cisco MetroPlanner site configuration file, identify the dropped and added channels that are configured in pass-through mode in both directions.

Note Configuring a channel pass-through mode means that the channel is dropped along one direction by a 32DMX-O (15xx.xx TX port) located on one side (west or east) of the shelf, and then added by another 32MUX-O (1522.22 RX port) on the opposite side of the shelf but in the same direction. The channel is not terminated inside the site.

Step 6 Create a loopback on the west OPT-BST amplifier by connecting a patch cord from the LINE TX port to the LINE RX port with a 10-dB bulk attenuator.

Step 19 Connect the tunable laser or TXP_MR_1.5G card to the CHAN RX nn port on the west 32MUX-O, where nn is the first add or drop channel.

Step 20 Display the west 32MUX-O in card view.

Step 21 Click the Provisioning > Optical Chn > Parameters tabs.

Step 22 Change the Admin State of Port nn to OOS,MT (ANSI) or Locked,maintenance (ETSI).

Step 23 Check that the power value on Port nn reaches the provisioned setpoint (VOA Power Ref).

Step 24 Display the west 32DMX-O in card view.

Step 25 Click the Provisioning > Optical Chn > Parameters tabs.

Step 26 Change the Admin State of Port nn to OOS,MT (ANSI) or Locked,maintenance (ETSI).

Step 27 Check that the power value on Port nn reaches the provisioned setpoint (VOA Power Ref).

Step 28 (Optional) Connect a power meter to the CHAN TX nn port through the patch panel and verify that the physical optical power coming out of drop Port nn on the west 32DMX-O is consistent with the value read on the meter within 0.5 dB.

Step 29 Repeat Steps 18 through 28 for the remaining wavelengths on the 100-GHz grid that are not pass-through wavelengths.

b. Verify that no equipment (EQPT) alarms appear indicating equipment failure or other hardware problems. If alarms appear, investigate and resolve them before continuing. Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide or the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Troubleshooting Guide for procedures.

Note The OSC terminations created during node turnup will generate two alarms for each side of the shelf, one for loss of signal on the Optical Booster (OPT-BST) card, and the other an LOS alarm on the OSC_CSM or OSCM card.

Step 5 In node view, click the Provisioning > WDM-ANS > Port Status tabs. Verify that all statuses under Link Status are listed as Success - Changed, Success - Unchanged, or Not Applicable. If any are not, complete the following steps:

Step 9 Connect the tunable laser transmitter or the TXP_MR_2.5G card DWDM TX port to the LINE RX port of the east OPT-BST using a 10-dB bulk attenuator.

Caution Failure to use proper attenuation may damage equipment.

Step 10 Wait 90 seconds, then in node view click the Alarms tab. Verify that the LOS alarms on the west OPT-BST and OSCM cards have cleared. The clearing of the LOS alarms indicates the OSC link is active on the west side.

Note An SDCC Termination Failure alarm will continue to appear due to the OSC signal loopback, an LOS-O alarm appears on the east OPT-BST card, and an LOS on the east OCSM.

If the alarms clear, continue with Step 11. If not, perform the following steps:

a. Display the west OPT-BST card in card view.

b. Click the Provisioning > Optical Line > Optics Thresholds tabs.

c. Under Types, click Alarms, then click Refresh.

d. Locate the Port 2 Power Failure Low parameter. Double-click the table cell and change the value to -30 dBm.

e. Locate the Port 4 Power Failure Low parameter. Double-click the table cell and change the value to -40 dBm.

f. Click Apply, and then Yes.

g. Wait 90 seconds, then in node view click the Alarms tab. Verify that the LOS alarms on the west OPT-BST card has cleared. If so, continue with Step 11. If not, disconnect the OSCM card from the OPT-BST.

h. Create a loopback on the OSCM card by connecting a patch cable from the OSC TX port to the OSC RX port using a 10-dB bulk attenuator.

Step 20 Connect tunable laser transmitter or the TXP_MR_2.5G card DWDM TX port to the LINE RX port of the west OPT-BST using a 10-dB bulk attenuator.

Caution Failure to use proper attenuation may damage equipment.

Step 21 Wait 90 seconds, then in node view click the Alarms tab. Verify that the LOS alarms on the east OPT-BST and OSCM cards have cleared. The clearing of the LOS alarms indicates the OSC link is active on the east side.

Note An SDCC Termination Failure alarm will continue to appear due to the OSC signal loopback, an LOS-O alarm appears on the west OPT-BST card, and an LOS on the west OCSM.

If the alarms clear, continue with Step 22. If not, perform the following steps:

a. Display the east OPT-BST card in card view.

b. Click the Provisioning > Optical Line > Optics Thresholds tabs.

c. Under Types, click Alarms, then click Refresh.

d. Locate the Port 2 Power Failure Low parameter. Double-click the table cell and change the value to -30 dBm.

e. Locate the Port 4 Power Failure Low parameter. Double-click the table cell and change the value to -40 dBm.

f. Click Apply, and then Yes.

g. Wait 90 seconds, then in node view click the Alarms tab. Verify that the LOS alarms on the east OPT-BST card has cleared. If so, continue with Step 22. If not, disconnect the OSCM card from the OPT-BST.

h. Create a loopback on the OSCM card by connecting a patch cable from the OSC TX port to the OSC RX port using a 10-dB bulk attenuator.

b. Verify that no equipment (EQPT) alarms appear indicating equipment failure or other hardware problems. If alarms appear, investigate and resolve them before continuing. Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide or the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Troubleshooting Guide for procedures.

Note The OSC terminations created during node turnup will generate LOS alarm on the OSC-CSM card.

Step 5 In node view, click the Provisioning > WDM-ANS > Port Status tabs. Verify that all statuses under Link Status are listed as Success - Changed, Success - Unchanged, or Not Applicable. If any are not, complete the following:

Step 6 Create a physical loopback on the west OSC-CSM by connecting the LINE TX port to the LINE RX port with a fiber and 10-dB bulk attenuator.

Caution Failure to use proper attenuation may damage equipment.

Step 7 Wait 90 seconds, then in node view click the Alarms tab. Verify that the LOS alarm on the west OSC-CSM card has cleared. The clearing of the LOS alarm indicates the OSC link is active on the west side.

Note An SDCC Termination Failure alarm will continue to appear due to the OSC signal loopback, and an LOS alarm will appear for the east OSC-CSM, Port 1 (OSC).

If the alarm clears, continue with Step 8. If not, perform the following steps:

a. Remove the 10-dB bulk attenuator on the OSC-CSM LINE TX and LINE RX ports and reconnect using only the patch cord.

b. In node view, click the Alarms tab. If the LOS alarm on the west OSC-CSM card clears, continue with Step 8. If not, continue with Step c.

c. Display the OSC-CSM in card view.

d. Click the Provisioning > Optical Line > Optics Thresholds tabs.

e. Under Types, click Alarm, then click Refresh.

f. Locate the Port 3 Power Failure Low parameter. Double-click the table cell and change the value to -30 dBm.

g. Locate the Port 6 Power Failure Low parameter. Double-click the table cell and change the value to -40 dBm.

h. Click Apply, and then Yes.

i. In node view, Click the Alarms tab. If the LOS alarm on the west OSC-CSM card clears, continue with Step 8. If not, replace the OSC-CSM card.

Step 8 If you are using a tunable laser, follow the manufacturer's instructions to complete the following steps. If you are using a TXP_MR_2.5G card, continue with Step 9.

a. Set the output power to a nominal values, such as -3 dBm.

b. Set the tuner to the wavelength under test, then continue with Step 10.

Step 13 Click the Provisioning > Optical Line > Parameters tabs. Locate the Port 3 Power value. Verify that the value is higher than -30 dBm. If the power value is not higher than -30dBm, check your connections and clean the fibers using the "NTP-G115 Clean Fiber Connectors" procedure on page 12-22. If this does not change the power value, consult your next level of support.

Step 16 Click the Provisioning > Optical Line > Parameters tabs. Locate the Port 2 Power value. Verify that the value is higher than -30 dBm. If the power value is not higher than -30dBm, check your connections and clean the fibers using the "NTP-G115 Clean Fiber Connectors" procedure on page 12-22. If this does not change the power value, consult your next level of support.

Step 17 Disconnect the TXP or tunable laser from the east OSC-CSM card.

Step 18 Remove the physical loopback created on the west OSC-CSM in Step 6.

Step 19 Create a loopback on the east OSC-CSM by connecting the LINE TX port with LINE RX port using a patch cord and 10-dB bulk attenuator.

Caution Failure to use proper attenuation may damage equipment.

Step 20 Wait 90 seconds, then in node view click the Alarms tab. Verify that the LOS alarm on the east OSC-CSM card has cleared. The clearing of the LOS alarm indicates the OSC link is active on the east side.

Note An SDCC Termination Failure alarm will continue to appear due to the OSC signal loopback, and an LOS alarm will appear for the west OSC-CSM, Port 1 (OSC).

If the alarm clears, continue with Step 21. If not, perform the following steps:

a. Remove the 10-dB bulk attenuator on the OSC-CSM LINE TX and LINE RX ports and reconnect using only the patch cord.

b. Wait 90 seconds then, in node view, click the Alarms tab. If the LOS alarm on the east OSC-CSM card clears, continue with Step 21. If not, continue with Step c.

c. Display the OSC-CSM in card view.

d. Click the Provisioning > Optical Line > Optics Thresholds tabs.

e. Under Types, click Alarm, then click Refresh.

f. Locate the Port 3 Power Failure Low parameter. Double-click the table cell and change the value to -30 dBm.

g. Locate the Port 6 Power Failure Low parameter. Double-click the table cell and change the value to -40 dBm.

h. Click Apply, and then Yes.

i. In node view, Click the Alarms tab. If the LOS alarm on the east OSC-CSM card clears, continue with Step 21. If not, replace the OSC-CSM card.

Step 21 If you are using a tunable laser, follow the manufacturer's instructions to complete the following steps. If you are using a TXP_MR_2.5G card, continue with Step 22.

a. Set the output power to a nominal values, such as -3 dBm.

b. Set the tuner to the wavelength under test, then continue with Step 23.

Step 26 Click the Provisioning > Optical Line > Parameters tabs. Locate the Port 3 Power value. Verify that the value is higher than -30 dBm. If the power value is not higher than -30dBm, check your connections and clean the fibers using the "NTP-G115 Clean Fiber Connectors" procedure on page 12-22. If this does not change the power value, consult your next level of support.

Step 29 Click the Provisioning > Optical Line > Parameters tabs and locate the Power value for Port 2. Verify that the value is higher than -30 dBm. If the power value is not higher than -30dBm, check your connections and clean the fibers using the "NTP-G115 Clean Fiber Connectors" procedure on page 12-22. If this does not change the power value, consult your next level of support.

Step 30 Disconnect the TXP or tunable laser from the west OSC-CSM card.

b. Verify that no equipment (EQPT) alarms appear indicating equipment failure or other hardware problems. If alarms appear, investigate and resolve them before continuing. Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide or the Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Troubleshooting Guide for procedures.

Note The OSC terminations created during node turnup will generate two alarms for each side of the shelf, one for loss of signal on the Optical Booster (OPT-BST) card, and the other an LOS alarm on the OSC_CSM or OSCM card.

Step 5 In node view, click the Provisioning > WDM-ANS > Port Status tabs. Verify that all statuses under Link Status are listed as Success - Changed, Success - Unchanged, or Not Applicable. If any are not, complete the following:

Step 6 Create a loopback on the OSC-CSM card by connecting the LINE TX port to the LINE RX port using a patch cord and 10-dB bulk attenuator.

Caution Failure to use proper attenuation may damage equipment.

Step 7 Wait 90 seconds, then in node view click the Alarms tab. Verify that the LOS alarm on the OSC-CSM card has cleared. The clearing of the LOS alarm indicates the OSC link is active for this side of the shelf.

Note An SDCC Termination Failure alarm will continue to appear due to the OSC signal loopback.

If the alarm clears, continue with Step 8. If not, perform the following steps:

a. Remove the 10-dB bulk attenuator on the OSC-CSM LINE TX and LINE RX ports and reconnect using only the patch cord.

b. In node view, click the Alarms tab. If the LOS alarm on the OSC-CSM card clears, continue with Step 8. If not, continue with Step c.

c. Display the OSC-CSM in card view.

d. Click the Provisioning > Optical Line > Optics Thresholds tabs.

e. Under Types, click Alarm, then click Refresh.

f. Locate the Port 3 Power Failure Low parameter. Double-click the table cell and change the value to -30 dBm.

g. Locate the Port 6 Power Failure Low parameter. Double-click the table cell and change the value to -40 dBm.

h. Click Apply, and then Yes.

i. In node view, Click the Alarms tab. If the LOS alarm on the OSC-CSM card clears, continue with Step 21. If not, replace the OSC-CSM card.

Step 8 If you are using a tunable laser, follow the manufacturer's instructions to complete the following steps. If you are using a TXP_MR_2.5G card, continue with Step 9.

a. Set the output power to a nominal values, such as -3 dBm.

b. Set the tuner to the wavelength under test, then continue with Step 11.

Step 10 Measure the TXP output power by connecting the TXP DWDM TX port to a test meter. Record the results for future reference.

Step 11 Connect the tunable laser transmitter or the TXP_MR_2.5G card DWDM TX port to the OPT-BST LINE RX port using a 10-dB bulk attenuator.

Caution Failure to use proper attenuation may damage equipment.

Step 12 Display the OPT-BST in card view.

Step 13 Click the Provisioning > Optical Line > Parameters tabs. Verify that the power value on Port 2 (Out Com) is equal to the optical power from the tunable laser or TXP_MR_2.5G card (measured in Step 10) +/- 1 dBm.

Step 16 Click the Provisioning > Optical Line > Parameters tabs and locate the Port 3 Power value. Verify that the value is higher than -30 dBm. If the power value is not higher than -30dBm, check your connections and clean the fibers using the "NTP-G115 Clean Fiber Connectors" procedure on page 12-22. If this does not change the power value, consult your next level of support.

Step 24 Create a loopback on the OPT-BST card by connecting the LINE TX port with LINE RX port using a patch cord and 10-dB bulk attenuator.

Step 25 Wait 90 seconds, then in node view click the Alarms tab. Verify that the LOS alarms on the OPT-BST and OSCM cards have cleared. The clearing of the LOS alarms indicates the OSC link is active for this side of the shelf.

Note An SDCC Termination Failure alarm will continue to appear due to the OSC signal loopback.

If the alarms clear, continue with Step 26. If not, perform the following steps:

a. Display the OPT-BST card in card view.

b. Click the Provisioning > Optical Line > Optics Thresholds tabs.

c. Under Types, click Alarms, then click Refresh.

d. Locate the Port 2 Power Failure Low parameter. Double-click the table cell and change the value to -30 dBm.

e. Locate the Port 4 Power Failure Low parameter. Double-click the table cell and change the value to -40 dBm.

f. Click Apply, and then Yes.

g. Wait 90 seconds, then in node view click the Alarms tab. Verify that the LOS alarms on the OPT-BST card has cleared. If so, continue with Step 25. If not, disconnect the OSCM card from the OPT-BST.

h. Create a loopback on the OSCM card by connecting a patch cable from the OSC TX port to the OSC RX port using a 10-dB bulk attenuator.

Step 30 Click the Provisioning > Optical Line > Parameters tabs. Verify that the power value on Port 3 (Out Com) is equal to the optical power from the tunable laser or TXP_MR_2.5G card (measured in Step 10 +/- 1 dBm.

Step 5 Check your Cisco MetroPlanner site configuration file to verify the presence of added and dropped bands (including four channels at 100 GHz) configured in pass-through mode in either direction.

Note Configuring a band in pass-through mode means the band is dropped in one direction by an AD-xB-xx.x card on one side (east or west) of the node, then added by another AD-xB-x.xx card on the opposite side in the same direction. The band is not terminated inside the node.

Step 6 If no bands are configured in pass-through mode, continue with Step 7. If a band is configured in pass-through mode, mark it and skip the related optical test for the express, add, and drop sections. Band pass-through connections are verified separately.

Step 7 Check the site configuration file from Cisco MetroPlanner to verify the presence of dropped or added channels configured in pass-through mode in either direction.

Note Configuring a channel in pass-through mode means the channel is dropped in one direction by an AD-xC-xx.x card on one side (east or west) of the node, then added by another AD-xC x.xx card on the opposite side in the same direction. The channel is not terminated inside the node.

Step 8 If no channels are configured in pass-through mode, continue with Step 9. If a channel is configured in pass-through mode, mark it and skip the related optical test for the express, add, and drop sections. Channel pass-through connections are verified separately.

Step 9 Create a loopback on the west OPT-BST by connecting the LINE TX port to the LINE RX port using a patch cord and 10-dB bulk attenuator.

This procedure checks the integrity of all the optical connections inside an OADM node with OSC-CSM and OPT-BST cards installed on both the east and west sides of the shelf. Three connection types are tested:

Step 5 Check the Cisco MetroPlanner site configuration file to verify the presence of added and dropped bands (including 4 channels at 100 GHz) configured in pass-through mode in either direction.

Note Configuring a band in pass-through mode means the band is dropped in one direction by an AD-xB-xx.x card on one side (east or west) of the node, then added by another AD-xB-x.xx card on the opposite side in the same direction. The band is not terminated inside the node.

Step 6 If no bands are configured in pass-through mode, continue with Step 7. If a band is configured in pass-through mode, mark it and skip the related optical test for the express, add, and drop sections. Band pass-through connections are verified separately.

Step 7 Check the site configuration file from Cisco MetroPlanner to verify the presence of dropped or added channels configured in pass-through mode in either direction.

Note Configuring a channel in pass-through mode means the channel is dropped in one direction by an AD-xC-xx.x card on one side (east or west) of the node, then added by another AD-xC x.xx card on the opposite side in the same direction. The channel is not terminated inside the node.

Step 8 If no channels are configured in pass-through mode, continue with Step 9. If a channel is configured in pass-through mode, mark it and skip the related optical test for the express, add, and drop sections. Channel pass-through connections are verified separately.

Step 9 Create a loopback on the west OSC-CSM card by connecting the LINE TX port to the LINE RX port using a patch cord and a 10-dB bulk attenuator.

This procedure checks the integrity of all the optical connections inside an OADM node with OSC-CSM and no OPT-BST cards installed on the east and west sides of the shelf.Three connection types are tested:

Step 5 Check the Cisco MetroPlanner site configuration file to verify the presence of a dropped/added bands (including 4 channels at 100 GHz) configured in pass-through mode in either direction.

Note Configuring a band in pass-through mode means the band is dropped in one direction by an AD-xB-xx.x card on one side (east or west) of the node, then added by another AD-xB x.xx card on the opposite side in the same direction. The band is not terminated inside the node.

Step 6 If no bands are configured in pass-through mode, continue with Step 7. If a band is configured in pass-through mode, mark it and skip the related optical test for the express, add, and drop sections. Band pass-through connections are verified separately.

Step 7 Check the site configuration file from Cisco MetroPlanner to verify the presence of dropped or added channels configured in pass-through mode in either direction.

Note Configuring a channel in pass-through mode means the channel is dropped in one direction by an AD-xC-xx.x card on one side (east or west) of the node, then added by another AD-xC x.xx card on the opposite side in the same direction. The channel is not terminated inside the node.

Step 8 If no channels are configured in pass-through mode, continue with Step 9. If a channel is configured in pass-through mode, mark it and skip the related optical test for the express, add, and drop sections. Channel pass-through connections are verified separately.

Step 9 Create a loopback on the west OSC-CSM card by connecting the LINE TX port to the LINE RX port using a patch cord and 10-dB bulk attenuator.

Step 3 If the value shown in the Currently Shutdown field is NO, continue with Step 4. If not, complete the following steps:

a. If the OSRI setting is set to ON, click the table cell and choose OFF from the drop-down list.

b. Click Apply.

Step 4 Click the Provisioning > Opt Ampli Line > Parameters tabs.

Step 5 Locate the Signal Output Power parameter for Port 2. Verify that the Signal Output Power value is greater than or equal to 1.5 dBm. If the optical power is greater than or equal to 1.5 dBm, continue with Step 6. If the the optical power is less than 1.5 dBm, check your connections and clean the fibers using the "NTP-G115 Clean Fiber Connectors" procedure on page 12-22. If this does not change the power value, consult your next level of support.

Step 6 Scroll to the right to locate the DCU Insertion Loss parameter. Verify that the DCU Insertion Loss value is less than or equal to 10 dB.

If the optical power is not greater than or equal to 10 dB, do not continue. Begin troubleshooting or contact your next level of support.

Step 7 Return to your originating procedure (NTP) or task (DLP).

DLP-G269 Verify the 32DMX-O Power

Purpose

This task verifies that the 32DMX-O card is provisioned to the correct power.

Step 3 Change the Admin State for the appropriate port to OOS,DSLB (ANSI) or Locked,disabled (ETSI).

Step 4 Verify that the VOA Power Ref reaches the provisioned set point.

Step 5 (Optional.) Connect a power meter to the CHAN TX 01 port through the patch panel. Verify that the physical optical power value coming from drop Port 1 on the west 32DMX-O card is consistent with the value read (the maximum allowed error is +/- 0.5 dBm).

Step 6 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).

DLP-G270 Verify the 32DMX Power

Purpose

This task verifies that the 32DMX card is provisioned to the correct power.

Step 3 Change the Admin State for Port 33 to OOS,MT (ANSI) or Locked,maintenance (ETSI)

Step 4 Verify that the VOA Power Ref reaches the provisioned set point.

Step 5 (Optional.) Connect a power meter to the CHAN TX 01 port through the patch panel. Verify that the physical optical power value coming from drop Port 1 on the west 32DMX card is consistent with the value read (the maximum allowed error is +/- 1 dBm).

Step 6 Change the Admin State for Port 1 to OOS,DSLB (ANSI) or Locked,disabled (ETSI).

Step 3 If an OPT-PRE is not installed on the same side of the shelf as the OSC-CSM, verify the Port 3 Power value is higher than the default no-power value of -30 dBm. If the power is not higher than -30dBm, contact your next level of support.

Step 1 If you are using a tunable laser, set the output power to a nominal value, such as -3 dBm. If not, continue with Step 2.

Step 2 Connect the tunable laser transmitter or the TXP_MR_2.5G card DWDM TX port to the east OPT-BST LINE RX port.

Step 3 Based on the Cisco MetroPlanner site configuration file, tune the tunable laser of TXP_MR_2.5G card to a wavelength (on the 100-GHz ITU-T grid) that runs on the express path of all AD-xB-xx.x and AD-xC-xx.x cards on the east-to-west and west-to-east directions. Refer to the tunable laser manufacturer's documentation or the "DLP-G268 Provision TXP_MR_2.5G Cards for Acceptance Testing" task.

Step 1 If you are using a tunable laser, set the output power to a nominal value, such as -3 dBm. If not, continue with Step 2.

Step 2 Connect the tunable laser transmitter or the TXP_MR_2.5G card DWDM TX port to the LINE RX port of the east OSC-CSM card.

Step 3 If an OPT-PRE amplifier card is installed on the east side, install a 10-dB bulk attenuator on the COM RX port.

Step 4 Based on the Cisco MetroPlanner site configuration file, tune the tunable laser or TXP_MR_2.5G card to a wavelength (on the 100-GHz ITU-T grid) that runs on the express path of all AD-xB-xx.x and AD-xC-xx.x cards on the east-to-west and west-to-east directions. Refer to the tunable laser manufacturer's documentation or the "DLP-G268 Provision TXP_MR_2.5G Cards for Acceptance Testing" task.

Note In this task, you will verify add and drop connections in the following order: east-to-west add and west-to-east drop, Steps 1 through 15; west-to-east add and east-to-west drop, Steps 16 through 17.

Step 1 Based on the Cisco MetroPlanner site configuration file, tune the tunable laser or TXP_MR_2.5G card to a wavelength (belonging to the 100-GHz ITU-T grid) of the channel running on the first add path of the first west AD-xC-xx.x or west 4MD-xx.x card on the east-to-west direction. Refer to the tunable laser manufacturer's documentation or the "DLP-G268 Provision TXP_MR_2.5G Cards for Acceptance Testing" task.

Step 2 Connect the tunable laser transmitter or the TXP_MR_2.5G card DWDM TX port to the corresponding 15xx.x RX port (on the card front panel) of the west AD-xC-xx.x or 4MD-xx.x card.

Step 3 Verify the west AD-xC-xx.x or 4MD-xx.x (east-to-west):

a. Display the west AD-xC-xx.x or 4MD-xx.x card in card view.

b. Click the Provisioning > Optical Chn > Parameters tabs.

c. Change the Admin State of the CHAN RX port to OOS,MT (ANSI) or Locked,maintenance (ETSI) for the channel related to the wavelength chosen on the tunable laser.

d. Verify that the Power value of the CHAN RX port reaches the provisioned setpoint (VOA Power Ref).

Step 5 If the add connection uses a 4MD-xx.x card, continue with Step 6. If the add connection uses an AD-xC-xx.x card, move to Step 10.

Step 6 Verify the RX band port on the west AD-xB-xx.x card:

a. Display the west Ad-xB-xx.x card in card view

b. Click the Provisioning > Optical Band > Parameters tabs.

Step 7 Verify that the BAND RX Power value is higher than the default no-power values of -30 dBm

Step 8 Verify band TX port on the west AD-xB-xx.x (west to east):

a. Display the west AD-xB-xx.x card in card view.

b. Click the Provisioning > Optical Band > Parameters tabs.

c. Change the Admin State of the BAND TX port to OOS,MT (ANSI) or Locked,maintenance (ETSI) for the channel related to the wavelength selected on the tunable laser.

d. Verify that the Power value of the BAND TX port is higher than the default no-power value of -30 dBm.

Step 9 Verify the west 4MD-xx.x card (west to east):

a. Display the west 4MD-xx.x card in card view.

b. Click the Provisioning > Optical Chn > Parameters tabs.

c. Verify that the Power value of the CHAN TX port is higher than the default no-power value of -30 dBm.

Step 10 Verify the west AD-xC-xx.x (west-to-east) card:

a. Display the west AD-xC-xx.x card in card view.

b. If the AD-xC-xx.x card is an AD-4C-xx.x card, a VOA (applied to all four channels) is installed along the drop path and needs to be activated according to Step g.

c. Click the Provisioning > Optical Chn > Parameters tabs.

d. Verify that the Power value of the CHAN TX port is higher than the default no-power value of -35 dBm.

e. Display the east AD-xC-xx.x in card view.

f. Click the Provisioning > Optical Chn > Parameters tabs.

g. Change the Admin State of the CHAN TX port related to the wavelength selected on the tunable laser or TXP_MR_2.5G card to OOS,MT (ANSI) or Locked,maintenance (ETSI). Click Apply.

h. Verify that the power value for the CHAN TX port is higher than the default no-power value of -35 dBm.

i. Perform the output power check.

Step 11 (Optional.) Connect a power meter to the proper 15xx.x TX port on the front panel (the dual port compared with the port where the tunable laser or TXP_MR_2.5G card is connected). Verify that the physical optical power value from that port is consistent with the value displayed on the Provisioning > Optical Chn > Parameters tab for the proper CHAN TX power value +/- 0.5 dB.

Step 12 Repeat Steps 8 through 11 for all add paths of any west AD-xC-xx.x or 4MD-xx.x cards along the east-to-west direction.

Step 13 Remove the loopback on the west OPT-BST amplifier and create a loopback on the east OPT-BST amplifier.

Note Due to the OSC signal loopback, an SDCC Termination Failure alarm might be raised.

Step 15 Based on the Cisco MetroPlanner site configuration file, tune the tunable laser or TXP_MR_2.5G card to a wavelength (belonging to the 100-GHz ITU-T grid) of the channel running on the first add path of the first add path of the first AD-xC-xx.x-E or 4MD-xx.x-E card on the west-to-east direction. Refer to the tunable laser manufacturer's documentation or the "DLP-G268 Provision TXP_MR_2.5G Cards for Acceptance Testing" task.

Step 16 Connect the tunable laser transmitter or the TXP_MR_2.5G card DWDM TX port to the correspondent 15xx.x RX port (on the card front panel) of the east AD-xC-xx.x-E or east 4MD-xx.x-E card.

Note In this task, you will verify add and drop connections in the following order: east-to-west and west-to-east drop: Steps 1 through 15; west-to-east add and east-to-west drop: Steps 16 through 17.

Step 1 Based on the Cisco MetroPlanner site configuration file, tune the tunable laser or TXP_MR_2.5G card to a wavelength (belonging to the 100-GHz ITU-T grid) of the channel running on the first add path of the first west AD-xC-xx.x or west 4MD-xx.x card on the east-to-west direction. Refer to the tunable laser manufacturer's documentation or the "DLP-G268 Provision TXP_MR_2.5G Cards for Acceptance Testing" task.

Step 2 Connect the tunable laser transmitter or the TXP_MR_2.5G card DWDM TX port to the corresponding 15xx.x RX port (on the card front panel) of the west AD-xC-xx.x or 4MD-xx.x card.

Step 3 Verify the west AD-xC-xx.x or 4MD-xx.x (east-to-west):

a. Display the west AD-xC-xx.x or 4MD-xx.x card in card view.

b. Click the Provisioning > Optical Chn > Parameters tabs.

c. Change the Admin State of the CHAN RX port to OOS,MT (ANSI) or Locked,maintenance (ETSI) for the channel related to the wavelength selected on the tunable laser.

d. Verify that the Power value of the CHAN RX port reaches the provisioned setpoint (VOA Power Ref).

Step 8 Change the admin state of the drop BAND TX port related to the wavelength selected on the tunable laser to OOS,MT.

Step 9 (Optional.) Connect a power meter to the proper 15xx.xs TX port on the front panel (the dual port compared with the port where the tunable laser is connected). Verify that the physical optical power value from that port is consistent with the value displayed on the Provisioning > Optical Chn > Parameters tab for the proper CHAN TX power value +/- 0.5 dB.

Step 10 Verify the west AD-xC-xx.x (west-to-east) card:

a. Display the west AD-xC-xx.x card in card view.

b. Click the Provisioning > Optical Chn > Parameters tabs.

c. Verify that the Power value of the CHAN TX port is higher than the default no-power value of -35 dBm.

d. Display the east AD-xC-xx.x in card view.

e. Click the Provisioning > Optical Chn > Parameters tabs.

f. Verify that the power value for the CHAN TX port is higher than the default no-power value of -35 dBm.

g. If the AD-xC-xx.x card is an AD-4C-xx.x card, a VOA (applied to all four channels) is installed along the drop path and needs to be activated in Step h.

h. Change the Admin State of the CHAN TX port related to the wavelength selected on the tunable laser to OOS,MT (ANSI) or Locked,maintenance (ETSI). Click Apply.

i. Perform the output power check.

Step 11 (Optional.) Connect a power meter to the proper 15xx.xx TX port on the front panel (the dual port compared with the port where the tunable laser is connected). Verify that the physical optical power value from that port is consistent with the value on Provisioning > Optical Chn > Parameters tab for the proper CHAN TX power value +/- 0.5 dB.

Step 12 Repeat Steps 8 through 11 for all add paths of any west AD-xC-xx.x or 4MD-xx.x cards along the east-to-west direction.

d. If the OSC link turns up, continue with Step 19. If it does not turn up, replace the OSC-CSM card.

Step 19 Check the site configuration file from Cisco MetroPlanner and identify the wavelength (belonging to the 100 Ghz ITU-T grid) of the channel running on the first add path of the first AD-xC-xx.x-E or 4MD-xx.x-E card on the west-to-east direction.

Step 20 Connect the tunable laser to the correspondent 15xx.x RX port (on the card front panel) of the east AD-xC-xx.x-E or east 4MD-xx.x-E card.